Lasse & Anita - Person Sheet
NameJohn Mowat , Half 11C1R
Birth12 May 1791, CANISBAY, CAITHNESS, Scotland
Death4 Feb 1860, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Spouses
Birth20 May 1784, Stangergill, Olrig, Canisbay, Scotland
Death8 Dec 1873, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Married NameHelen Mowat
Notes for John Mowat
John Oliver Mowat (May 12, 1791 – February 4, 1860) was a
Scottish-born soldier, merchant, politician and educator. Known as Sargent John, the son of Oliver Mowat and Janet Bower, he was born in Mey, and joined the British Army at the age of 16. He joined in the 3rd Regiment of Foot, served in the Peninsular War and came to Canada in 1814 to take part in the War of 1812.
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